WE HELP BETTER THE VOLUNTARY BENEFITS BUSINESS
The Voluntary Employee Benefits Board, VEBB, ultimately serves the customers in our profession through shared experiences, knowledge, and commitment to the voluntary benefits industry.
ABOUT VEBB
VEBB provides a forum for the regular exchange of information on issues affecting the operations and marketing of voluntary worksite products and services.
With membership, voluntary and worksite professionals are provided a wealth of resources and experience as well as abundant networking opportunities.
Why join VEBB?
STAY CURRENT WITH INDUSTRY TRENDS, PRODUCTS, SERVICES AND TECHNOLOGY, AND ESTABLISH A NETWORK OF PEERS
Our annual conference is designed to address issues that are current and relevant to this specific group of professionals with open dialogue and engaged participants.
EXECUTIVE BOARD
FOR MORE INFORMATION PLEASE CONTACT A COMMITTEE MEMBER
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McClure King
President
BankersWorksite
mking@bflic.com
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Paul Goedde
Past President
Prudential
Paul.goeddeii@prudential.com
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Stephanie Hood
Program Committee Chair
The Hartford
Stephanie.Hood@thehartford.com
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Toni Levatino
Secretary & Treasurer
Texas Life Insurance Company
tlevatino@texaslife.com
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Kristin Willey
Sponsorship Committee Co-Chair
Mutual of Omaha
Kristen.willey@mutualofomaha.com
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Carroll Fadal
Sponsorship Committee Co-Chair
Texas Life Insurance Company
cfadal@texaslife.com
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Marty Traynor
Membership Committee Co-Chair
Mutual of Omaha
marty.traynor@mutualofomaha.com
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Cindy Shanks
Membership Committee Co-Chair
Mutual of Omaha
cindy.shanks@mutualofomaha.com
BenefitsPro Conference
VEBB members receive a 50% discount off full conference rates. Apply code RVEBB at registration to get your savings.
VEBB Conference
March 31st - April 2nd 2019
Hyatt Regency Miami
400 SE 2nd Avenue
Miami, FL 331311
305-358-1234
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Interested In Attending?
In order to become a VEBB member, you must represent a company that is actively engaged in the manufacturing and distribution of voluntary, worksite products or services.
Our Sponsors
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Past Presidents
- 1987, Dick Ancy – American General
- 1988, Dick Ancy – American General
- 1989, Phil Brimer – Allstate
- 1990, Robert Frary – Liberty Life
- 1991, Deborah Tatro – Transamerica
Years 1987 - 1991
- 1992, Shannon Gray – Texas Life
- 1993, Paul Laroche – Baltimore Life
- 1994, David Gerrish – Jefferson Pilot
- 1995, Alan Anderson – First Colony
- 1996, Steve Worley – Texas Life
Years 1992 - 1996
- 1997, Neiciee Durrence – UNUM
- 1998, Bill Velto – Met Life
- 1999, Terry Reams – Guarantee Life
- 1999, Connie Taylor – Principal
- 2000, Connie Taylor – Principal
Years 1997 - 2000
- 2001, Jim Dreiling – Colonial
- 2002, David Bailey – UNUM
- 2003, Eric Taylor – Cincinnati Life
- 2004, Donna Mountain – Assurant
- 2005, Marc Lower – Colonial
Years 2001 - 2005
- 2006, Mary Walsh – Boston Mutual
- 2007, Debbie Cecil – UNUM
- 2008, Tim Richards – HM Ins. Group
- 2009, Diana Thulin – SwissRe
- 2010, Alvin Heggie – American General
Years 2006 - 2010
- 2011, Luanne Inderski – Principal
- 2012, Carroll Fadal – Texas Life Insurance Co.
- 2013, Kelli LeGeyt – UnitedHealth Group
- 2014, Donald Rowe – Legal Club of America
- 2015, Carol Egan – USAble Life
- 2016, Cheryl Fugate – The Hartford
Years 2011 - 2016
- 2017, Julie Pohjola – Cigna
- 2018, Paul Goedde - Cigna
Years 2017 - Present
Past Presidents Updated
- 1987, Dick Ancy – American General
- 1988, Dick Ancy – American General
- 1989, Phil Brimer – Allstate
- 1990, Robert Frary – Liberty Life
- 1991, Deborah Tatro – Transamerica
Years 1987 - 1991
- 1992, Shannon Gray – Texas Life
- 1993, Paul Laroche – Baltimore Life
- 1994, David Gerrish – Jefferson Pilot
- 1995, Alan Anderson – First Colony
- 1996, Steve Worley – Texas Life
Years 1992 - 1996
- 1997, Neiciee Durrence – UNUM
- 1998, Bill Velto – Met Life
- 1999, Terry Reams – Guarantee Life
- 1999, Connie Taylor – Principal
- 2000, Connie Taylor – Principal
Years 1997 - 2000
- 2001, Jim Dreiling – Colonial
- 2002, David Bailey – UNUM
- 2003, Eric Taylor – Cincinnati Life
- 2004, Donna Mountain – Assurant
- 2005, Marc Lower – Colonial
Years 2001 - 2005
- 2006, Mary Walsh – Boston Mutual
- 2007, Debbie Cecil – UNUM
- 2008, Tim Richards – HM Ins. Group
- 2009, Diana Thulin – SwissRe
- 2010, Alvin Heggie – American General
Years 2006 - 2010
- 2011, Luanne Inderski – Principal
- 2012, Carroll Fadal – Texas Life Insurance Co.
- 2013, Kelli LeGeyt – UnitedHealth Group
- 2014, Donald Rowe – Legal Club of America
- 2015, Carol Egan – USAble Life
- 2016, Cheryl Fugate – The Hartford
Years 2011 - 2016
- 2017, Julie Pohjola – Cigna
- 2018, Paul Goedde - Cigna
Years 2017 - Present
GET MORE INFORMATION
McClure King
President
mking@bflic.com
678-787-9005
Recent Superstar Award Recipients
VEBB’s Superstar award acts as the board’s “Lifetime Achievement Award” and is presented to individuals who have provided long term service and support to the VEBB organization. VEBB members nominate and vote on the award recipient and the Past President Council makes the final decision. The award is presented each year at our annual meeting.
- Steve Worley - Texas Life
- Dick Ancy - American General
- Eric N. Taylor - The Cincinnati Life Insurance Company
- Debbie Cecil - Unum
- Neiciee Durrence - Unum
- Mary Walsh - Boston Mutual
- Robert Frary - Allyn Joyce LLC
- Marty Traynor - Mutual of Omaha
- Carroll Fadal - Texas Life
- Diana Thulin - Swiss RE
- Carol Egan- Renaissance Dental
- Toni Levatino – Texas Life
- Donald Rowe - Legal Club of America
- Phil Brimer – Allstate
- Connie Taylor – Principal Life